Lower Columbia All-Stars finish 1-3 at Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest tournament

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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The Lower Columbia 9U All-Stars concluded their run at the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest tournament in Meridian, Idaho, finishing with a 1-3 record. After losing 17-1 to the Kennewick Americans, they rebounded with a victory over Nampa, Idaho, 12-10. In the quarterfinals, the team faced the Bozeman Bucks and narrowly lost 14-13 in eight innings. Coach Adam Murray praised the team for their performance and the learning experience gained from facing tough competition. Lower Columbia ended the tournament with a 7-10 overall record.

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  • Lower Columbia 9U finished 1-3 at the tournament held July 23-25.
  • Team lost to Kennewick Americans 17-1 in their opening game.
  • They secured a win against Nampa, Idaho, 12-10 to reach the quarterfinals.
  • Lost to Bozeman Bucks 14-13 after eight innings in the quarterfinals.
  • Coach Adam Murray emphasized the value of experience gained from strong competition.
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Babe Ruth PNW tourney ‘worth the trip’ Though results on the field at the Babe Ruth Pacific Northwest baseball tournament weren’t what the Lower Columbia 9U All-Stars had in mind, the team still showed a lot of talent. After a thrilling victory over West Linn 9U on July 12 to win state, the Lower Columbia boys packed up their bags and headed to Meridian, Idaho for the regional championships, ...

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